A new Stanford University study looks at the connection between hyper-sexualized gaming characters and the way female players view rape and their own bodies.
Irregular Bedtimes Lead to Misbehaved Kids
Getting children to bed on time can be a chore, but it could pay off with fewer behavioral problems later on.
Wheelchair (In)accessible: The Story Behind an App That Maps Obstacles for the Disabled
A filmmaker with multiple sclerosis hopes an app he developed will help fellow wheelchair users make cities like New York more accessible.
Food Allergics Beware: Herbal Products May Contain Surprise Ingredients
New research for the University of Guelph shows that the majority of herbal products on the market contain ingredients that are not listed on their labels.
USDA Criticized for Not Closing Farms Linked To Salmonella Outbreak
The plants linked to salmonella-tainted chicken that has sickened nearly 300 people will remain open, despite calls to shut them down.
No More Baths! Mom Bathes Baby Just Once a Week
Claire Goss, 32, a Massachusetts mother of a 3-month-old son, has confessed in a blog post on Babble.com that she only bathes her baby about once a week.
Finding Your Fitness Limit
When it comes to fitness, you can’t always get what you want
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Why Good-Looking People Like Kissing More
What is the point, really, of kissing? Humans make such a big deal of it, but almost no other animals smooch.
Study: Vitamin D Supplements Don’t Protect Against Fractures
Keeping bones strong may take more than popping a few pills, according to the latest research.
The Need for Better Obesity Education–In Medical Schools
When it comes to the obesity epidemic, it’s not just patients, but doctors who need an education.
Scientists Hail Major Breakthrough in Treating Alzheimer’s in Mice
A new drug compound has successfully prevented degenerative diseases from destroying brain cells in mice.
Don’t Let Them Smell You Sweat: You’ll Seem Untrustworthy
There’s a reason why you should never let ’em see — or smell — you sweat. You appear not just less confident, but less competent and less trustworthy as well.
U.S. Salmonella Outbreak Contains Drug-Resistant Strains
Bug is causing double the usual number of hospitalizations